In 2023, Romania led European plum production, contributing 29.86 thousand metric tons, despite a 4.29% YoY decrease. Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina followed, with Serbia growing by 1.59% but Bosnia and Herzegovina declining by 1.36%. Italy and France faced similar reductions, while Bulgaria, Albania, and Portugal showed positive growth. Notably, Austria and Czech Republic faced significant declines, whereas Estonia saw substantial growth.
Looking forward, Europe’s plum production may witness consolidations, with emerging growth expected in smaller producers such as Estonia and Portugal, while traditional leaders may face challenges in sustaining their outputs amidst fluctuations in climate and production efficiencies.
Top countries in Plums Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 29.86 | 2023 | +0.14% | -4.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 20.82 | 2023 | -4.71% | +1.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 7.96 | 2023 | -42.08% | -1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.93 | 2023 | -5.53% | -2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.53 | 2023 | +6.81% | +1.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 7.02 | 2023 | +57.1% | -2.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.53 | 2023 | -24.02% | -3.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2.81 | 2023 | +10.61% | +2.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 2.23 | 2023 | -3.13% | -6.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 2.06 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.25% | View data |
